RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Patrick John Wagner
May 8, 2017
Patrick J. Wagner, age 57, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Diana; daughter, Katrina Wagner who was the apple of his eye; son, Robert Wagner; siblings, Beth Ann Maeder and husband, Dennis, James E. Wagner and wife, Christine Ann, Jo Ann Bilbrey and husband, Randy; nieces and...
Steven E. Herst
May 8, 2017
Steven Herst, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home on May 8, 2017. He entered this world on June 12, 1942 in Burton, Ohio, born to Ward and Rosalie Herst. He is survived by his wife, Violet;brothers and sisters, Lalor, Rosa Lee, Ward, Ernie, and Warner; children, Arleen, Vicki, Aaron; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
...Bill Warren Jarrett
May 8, 2017
Bill W. Jarrett, age 95, beloved father, husband, grandfather, mentor and role model to so many, was called to his eternal resting place on May 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
He entered this world on February 15, 1922 in Goodland, KS, born to Don and Neva Jarrett. He is survived by his beautiful and loving...
Steven Campbell
May 8, 2017
Steven Campbell, 83, our beloved father passed away on May 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his son, Tony Campbell; parents, Andres and Josefita Campbell; brothers, Faustino Campbell and Miramon Campbell; and sister, Flora Campbell.
Steven is survived by son, Steven Campbell, Jr.; brother, Silviano Campbell (Viola); grandchildren, Carlos, Adrian, Michael, Melissa, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, ...
Mary D. Herrera
May 8, 2017
Mary D. Herrera, age 79, of Tijeras and Albuquerque passed away on May 8, 2017. She is survived by her three daughters, Pauline, Priscilla, and Pamela; two grandchildren, Kassondra and Robert Jr.; and longtime partner, Tomas Valenzuela-Grado.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, 12:00 p.m., at FRENCH –...
Bryan Ewart Arthur
May 8, 2017
Bryan E. "Jim" Arthur, age 94, died May 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Mary; his children, Amy Ray, Matthew Arthur and wife, Cathy, Cathy Frunz, Trish Arthur and Nancy Carroll and husband, John; his grandchildren; Alan Ray and wife, Tina, Anita Ray, Scott Ray, Laura Osborne and husband, Vernon,...
Michael Glen Jordan
May 8, 2017
Brigadier General (Retired) Michael Glen Jordan, New Mexico State Defense Force and US Army, aged 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Betty Jo (New) and US Navy Fireman 1st class Leslie Hugh Jordan.
General Jordan served in active service from February...
Adela (Gallegos) Sandoval
May 8, 2017
Adela Sandoval, loving mother and wife, passed away at the age of 98 on May 8, 2017. Adela was born in Villanueva, New Mexico September 25, 1918.
She is survived by her husband, Bennie Ventura Sandoval; her children, Max Sandoval, Irene Cruz (Niam), Mary Kathy Sandoval, Tom Sandoval (Ruby), Paul Sandoval (Rosa) and Bennie Sandoval,...
Radie L. Kasik
May 7, 2017
Radie Kasik, age 96, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on May 7th, 2017. Born January 16, 1921, in New Jersey she moved to Denver when she was one year old and then moved to Albuquerque in 1973. Radie spent much of her career in accounting and as a sales associate for Dillard’s. She retired from Dillard’s...
Kazuko Tanaka (Tanaka) Peterson
May 7, 2017
Kazuko Tanaka Peterson, age 88, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday May 7, 2017. Kazuko was born January 1, 1929 in Osaka, Japan to Risaburo and Hatsu Tanaka. Kazuko was a strong woman whose early life wasn't easy, but she came to the United States and made a life for herself. She was married to the late Jack...
Edwin Oakes
May 7, 2017
Edwin Thompson "Tom" Oakes, 84, adored brother, husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 7, 2017. He entered this world on February 19, 1933 in Ann Arbor, MI, born to Edwin Charles and Helen Thompson Oakes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Oakes; his adoring children and their spouses,...
Patricia Christian
May 7, 2017
Patricia Christian, 78, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 7, 2017. She entered this world on June 22, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, born to Frank and Louise Sullivan. She is survived by her son, Kevin Christian and daughter-in-law, Teresa Christian; daughter, Colleen Bonney and son-in-law, John Bonney; her...
Robert M. Jones
May 7, 2017
Robert M. Jones
1921-2017
Our wonderful, loving father and grandfather, Bob Jones, passed away May 7th, 2017 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 96 years old.
Bob was born in Independence, Kansas in 1921 to Robert and Mae Jones. He was the only boy with...
Sara Jeanne Forte
May 6, 2017
Jeanne Forte, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Jeanne was known as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In her spare time she loved gardening, reading and bible study with her many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Andrew Forte; her brothers, Webbie...
Anna Ruth Tholburn
May 6, 2017
Anna Ruth Tholburn passed away on May 6, 2017 at the age of 103, surrounded by her family. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents and five siblings; husband’s Frank Tholburn of 57 years and Charles Stuart of 3 years.
Those left to cherish Ruth’s memory is her son, Roger and wife, Sandy Tholburn; two...
Geraldine (Lopez) Martinez
May 6, 2017
Geraldine “Geri” Martinez
September 9th, 1962-May 6th, 2017
Geraldine Martinez, Age 54, devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and in recent years, grandmother, peacefully departed this earth on Saturday afternoon, May 6th, 2017.
Geraldine, or “Geri” as those closest to her knew her, was...
Pheng Phommahaxay
May 6, 2017
Pheng Phommahaxay of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 6, 2017. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Afton Powell
May 5, 2017
Afton Powell, age 73, went home to our Lord in Heaven on May 5, 2017. He was the son of Bill and Elsie Powell, father to Billy Powell and brother of Linda White, previously deceased.
Afton is survived by his wife, Claudia Powell; his son, John Powell; his sister, Carol and her husband, Quint Hudson; niece,...
Raymond E. Pettit
May 5, 2017
Raymond E. Pettit, born June 1, 1932 to Paul Pettit and Mildred Knapp Pettit of Edina Mo., passed away on May 5, 2017.
After graduating from St. Joseph High School in Edina, Mo., he served four years in the USAF. Upon discharge, he attended UNM and graduated in 1958. It was there he met and married Carol...
Charles John Wieland
May 5, 2017
Charles John Wieland, born August 5, 1922, to Frank and Anna Wieland in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 5, 2017. He joined the US Navy in January, 1941, and was on the USS San Francisco in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. He subsequently served on the USS Cygnus and was a plank holder on the USS...



